Choosing one out of these three

[RingShopper1]

Hey guys, I got my results from James Allen on three diamonds. My clear favorite is the first one, but I'm wondering whether the second one is worth the price increase, lower quality, but faces up bigger? I guess the question is, would you pay more for diamond #2 just for the size? Is the difference in the Idealscope images that drastic to the naked eye? Thanks!

Some info about the diamonds (all GIA):

Diamond #1: .71 ct, I VVS2, Excellent cut - $2580
Diamond #2: .77 ct, I SI1, Excellent cut - $2750
Diamond #3: .72 ct, I VS2, Excellent cut - $2330

All three are medium-slightly thick girdle.

 

[AprilBaby]

#1

 

[krisjon]

Cut is king. The other two aren't even close to #1, which has near perfect optical symmetry to go with great light performance.

 

[Christina...]

What did their gemologist say? Is optical symmetry important to you? It isn't to everyone. It's also impossible to determine whether this stone is near 'HA' without the hearts view.

 

[teobdl]

Well, #1 clearly looks the best. In addition to symmetry and reflection, the LGF's look nice and fat.

That said, can someone with more experience please comment on whether #2 was tipped slightly when that image was taken? (looks like it's leaning a bit to the right).

What is the mm diameter difference between #1 and 2?

Can you please provide crown,pav and table,depth on #'s 1 and 2?

 

[RingShopper1]

Thanks for the comments, guys! I do care a lot about how it sparkles - just wondering if the difference between #1 and #2 is so great that I would notice the difference. I feel like I may notice the difference between a .71 and .77... but then again, once it's set in the ring, probably not?

The gemologist said that the first one was the "liveliest performer", that it has "an excellent amount of brilliance (white light return), fire (dispersion of color) and sparkle that is well balanced and symmetrical". The second one "also has an excellent amount of brilliance, fire and sparkle; it just wasn't as lively as the first one."

More info on #1:
Carat weight:0.71 Certificate:GIA Color:I Shape: Round Clarity: VVS2 Cut: Excellent
Depth %:61.60 Girdle: Medium - Slightly Thick Table %:57.00 Culet:None Polish:Excellent Crown ∠: Symmetry:Excellent Crown %: Fluorescence:None Pavilion ∠: L/W/D (mm): 5.74*5.71*3.53 Pavilion %:

More info on #2:
Carat weight:0.77 Certificate:GIA Color:I Shape: Round Clarity: SI1 Cut: Excellent
Depth %:62.30 Girdle: Medium - Slightly Thick Table %:55.00 Culet: Polish:Excellent Crown ∠: Symmetry:Excellent Crown %: Fluorescence:None Pavilion ∠: L/W/D (mm): 5.89*5.86*3.66 Pavilion %:

Thanks again!

 

[JulieN]

#1. you won't notice the size difference.

 

[ariel144]

#1 the best by far.

 

[Andelain]

#1, hands down.